How to Make Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a mouth-watering, flavorful grilled chicken recipe that will transport you straight to the streets of the Middle East, then look no further than Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken. This traditional Lebanese dish is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, and for good reason – it's bursting with delicious flavors and is the perfect dish for any occasion.

Shish Tawook, which translates to "skewered chicken" in Arabic, is known for its tender, juicy chicken marinated ...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 onions, cut into large chunks
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
  • 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Mix yogurt, lemon juice, oil, garlic, tomato paste, salt, oregano, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat; transfer into a resealable plastic bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Thread chicken, onions, and bell pepper onto metal skewers.
  • Cook on preheated grill until chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes on each side. Sprinkle parsley over the skewers.
  • Nutrition

    299 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 702mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 535mg